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The declining value of the Canadian dollar, accelerated by Donald Trump’s election in the U.S. and his plans to implement tariffs on any number of imports as part of a full-on trade war, is hurting consumers on this side of the border. Even the wealthy are taking hits. American electric …

Looking for a new vehicle? The Car Guide ’s Best Buys section is always a good place to start. If you have a particular model in mind or maybe a few, our test drives and reviews will tell you about their various strengths and weaknesses. We also make a point …

Halloween is fast approaching and kids won’t be the only ones getting treats this year. EV maker Rivian is joining the party with some really fun tricks. Owners of an R1S SUV or R1T pickup can download a software update that will prove to be a hit among fans of …

German auto giant Volkswagen will invest $5 billion USD ($6.87 billion CAD) in US electric vehicle maker Rivian to create a joint venture expected to produce technology used by both automakers, the companies announced Tuesday. The two firms will establish an equally controlled and owned joint venture "to create next-generation …

Electric vehicle maker Rivian on Thursday unveiled what it calls the second generation of the R1T and R1S . While they appear mostly identical on the surface, the changes are actually quite extensive. Built on a redesigned R1 platform, the pickup and SUV both gain a new Tri Motor variant …

Rivian , maker of the electric R1T pickup and R1S SUV, has just built its 100,000th vehicle. Production at the Normal, Illinois assembly plant initially started two and a half years ago, in September 2021. This major milestone comes with Rivian’s toughest times in the rear-view mirror. The company went …

American electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has just unveiled its third vehicle to be added to the catalogue as a mid-size SUV, the Rivian R2. And the latter is a crucial piece of the puzzle for the brand. Even though sales are growing year after year thanks to original niche products, …

Sales charts tell you a lot of things, like which vehicles are the most popular among consumers, but not the whole story. That’s why U.S. magazine Consumer Reports conducts a yearly survey to find out the models that people like the most and the least. Its latest rankings are out, …

Ever heard of the Rebelle Rally? The eight-day, 2,500-km competition is currently the longest off-road rally in the U.S., and it’s exclusively fielded by women. The 2023 edition wrapped up over the weekend and a Rivian R1T secured the win, marking a first for a fully electric vehicle in nine …

Following the lead of Ford and General Motors, Rivian today said it’s collaborating with Tesla to open charging for Rivian EVs at more than 12,000 Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada. Deliveries of the R1T pickup and R1S SUV have finally begun after long delays, but the only service centre …